Global Studies - minor

What you will study

The Global Studies minor enables students to understand human events in a global context. Students learn to integrate a set of core global studies frameworks in the analysis of historical, political, economic and cultural processes. Students then build on these understandings to synthesize diverse perspective on the interdependence of global systems.

Global Studies minors develop the ability to identify and articulate their views on contemporary world issues. They learn to perceive and understand the roles of culture and worldview in global issues. Students also develop the ability to facilitate the development of global awareness in others.

The program starts with an introductory course in global studies, in which the basic concepts and issues of global culture, international economics, and international politics are covered. After the introductory course, you begin taking courses from the various disciplines that are part of the global studies program: economics, geography, history, and political science. You then bring together the perspectives, concepts, and issues from these various courses in the Global Studies Senior Seminar, taken during your final year.

 
Beginning Requirements
GLS-200Introduction to Global Studies3
MGT-210Macroeconomics3
Intermediate Requirements
GLS-330United Nations & the World4
GLS-370World Geography: People, Places & Change3
HUM-350Alternate World Views4
or HUM-351 Chinese Civilization & Cultures
or HUM-352 South Asia Civilization
or HUM-353 Latin American Civilizations
or HUM-355 Japan: Studies in Civilizations and Culture
or HUM-358 Middle Eastern Civilization
Advanced Requirements
GLS-410Comparative Politics4
GLS-475Global Studies Senior Seminar2
Total Credits23